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How to make a slideshow on iPad

In the Photos app, you can create a slideshow to view a selection of photos and videos that you choose from your library. You can also turn any album or collection into a slideshow. Slideshows are automatically formatted and set to music.

You can change the transition style, speed, and time per slide, choose a song, or mute the music while the slideshow plays.

Here’s how to make a slideshow on iPad.

Make a slideshow from selected photos

  1. Start the Photos app on your iPad.
  2. Tap Library.
  3. Tap Select and tap each item you want to include.
  4. Tap the More button, then tap Start Slideshow.
  5. As the slideshow plays, tap the screen to do any of the following:
    • Change the transition style, speed, and time per slide: Tap Customize and tap Transition & Duration.
    • Choose a song: Tap Customize, tap Music, and then tap Choose Song.
    • Mute the song: Tap the Mute button.
    • Play on loop: Tap Customize and tap Loop.
    • Share: Tap the More button, tap Share, and select a sharing option such as Messages or Mail.
    • Play on a connected AirPlay device: Tap the More button, tap AirPlay, then select a device.

Make a slideshow from an album or collection

  1. Start the Photos app on your iPad.
  2. Tap to Collections.
  3. Open any album or collection and tap the More button. Tap Start Slideshow.

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Tag: Photos